The Brief – Starmer’s EU-UK ‘reset’ faces reality check after botched divorce
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October 2024
EU prosecutor calls on Greece to change law protecting ministers
EU Prosecutor Laura Kövesi has called on Greek politicians to change a law that provides ministers with immunity, saying it goes against the European law and prevented an EU investigation…
Italian government divided over Austrian election winner
As the official results from Austria’s general election have confirmed a win for Herbert Kickl’s far-right FPÖ party, the ruling coalition in Italy is divided over what to think of…
Immigrant residency applications in Portugal fall 80% since rule change
The number of applications for immigrant residency in Portugal has fallen by around 80
U.S. Raises New Concerns Over Chinese Lending Practices
A Treasury official will call for greater transparency over emergency currency “swap” loans to struggling countries by China’s central bank. Listen to this article · 4:45 min Learn more Share…
Biden Expands Asylum Restrictions at the Southern Border
Biden administration officials have credited the policy for leading to the dramatic reduction in illegal crossings. Listen to this article · 4:12 min Learn more Share full article Immigrant advocates…
Fact-Checking Vance and Walz on the Campaign Trail
Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota has acted as attack dog for the Harris campaign, and Senator JD Vance of Ohio has stepped in to explain away former President Donald J.…
Wreck of ‘Ghost Ship of the Pacific’ Found Off California
The rediscovery of the vessel, which was captured by the Japanese for a time during World War II, highlights the potential of underwater autonomous vehicles to map the ocean floor.…
U.S. Raises New Concerns Over Chinese Lending Practices
A Treasury official will call for greater transparency over emergency currency “swap” loans to struggling countries by China’s central bank. The United States is raising new concerns about China’s practice…
Why Did Israel Send Troops Into Lebanon?
Israel says it aims to cripple Hezbollah’s forces in an area of southern Lebanon that the armed group controls, and where it has built tunnels into Israel. Israel and Hezbollah…